The HR profession
CIPD Annual Conference: “Good work is about fairness and transparency”
HR has a crucial role in promoting responsible and transparent leadership...
Personnel Today Awards 2019 shortlist: HR director of the year
The Personnel Today Awards 2019 are just a few weeks away. Here we round up the contenders for the highly...
BBC appoints group HR directors in job share
The BBC has jointly appointed Wendy Aslett and Rachel Currie to the role of group HR director, replacing Valerie Hughes-D’Aeth,...
Recruiting HR professionals: building the perfect HR team
As the HR profession changes so does the way that HR recruits HR. Stephanie Sparrow examines how human resources professionals...
Low-skilled labour supply down by a third in two years
The number of people applying for each role continues to fall – particularly for low-skilled roles – according to the...
Apprenticeship levy has ‘failed’ to increase workplace training
The government has made an “empty promise” in saying the apprenticeship levy would increase the amount of money employers spend...
Has political chaos made us cautious about hiring HR professionals?
The ongoing political uncertainty has led to a high level of caution in hiring organisations. Most HR recruitment has come...
HR in financial services: a sector rich in opportunities?
An HR role in financial services can offer the chance to shine—but it will also be demanding. Stephanie Sparrow reports...
Are HR professionals lacking employee relations skills?
As the CIPD’s Festival of Work starts in London, complete with speaker and breakout sessions galore on all the new...
Where to get the best salary in HR
Change is impacting every industry, and this is creating new opportunities, healthy salaries and more flexible working conditions for HR...
Ten key skills you need as an ER manager
Employee relations is higher up on the agenda than ever as the world of work evolves. It’s a role that’s...
How can HR teams earn a place at board level?
If people are an organisation’s most important asset, then shouldn’t HR teams have a voice at senior level? Robert Hicks...
How the RAF can add wings to your HR career
With fantastic benefits and low costs for trainees, the RAF offers people an excellent opportunity to gain confidence and skills...
How to get on a HR headhunter’s radar
A fast-moving environment means solid senior HR experience is in demand. If you’re looking for a career move, what’s the best way to stand out to headhunters?
Work to live – creating ‘human-centric’ office spaces
For many businesses, their office is just “there”, a functional place to put their computers, kit and people. But the...
